Description
Bring a touch of rare, living art into your home with the breathtaking Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’. Celebrated by plant enthusiasts as one of the most beautiful indoor plants in the world, this premium variegated rubber tree features stunning leaves marbled with stark cream, soft pink, and deep ruby-red swirls. Each thick, leathery leaf grows gracefully along a central woody stem, continually producing striking pink leaf sheaths that peel back to reveal fresh, brilliant new foliage.
Whether you want to nurse a young plant to maturity or drop an established statement piece straight onto your workspace, we offer this spectacular plant in options tailored to your experience style. We hand-select each premium specimen right here on our property, ensuring your new addition arrives healthy, vibrant, and ready to thrive.
Key Features
- Stunning Variegation: High-contrast ruby pink, cream, and olive green swirling patterns.
- Bold, Upright Silhouette: Thick, leathery, glossy leaves grow along a central woody stem, giving it a structured, architectural design.
- Flexible Growing Options: Choose between a cost-effective rooted starter plug or a robust, fully established container plant.
- Air Purifying: Naturally helps trap and filter common indoor air pollutants to freshen your home environment.
Care Instructions
While the Ruby Ficus has a reputation for being a bit of a diva, providing the right environment will reward you with lush, continuous growth.
- Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Keep it out of direct afternoon sun, which can easily scorch the delicate pink and cream variegation or cause the brilliant colors to fade.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Pro tip: This plant is sensitive to fluoride and hard minerals found in municipal tap water. Use distilled water, rainwater, or filtered water to prevent brown, crispy leaf edges.
- Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity environments (60% or higher). Run a humidifier nearby, place the pot over a wet pebble tray, or keep it in a bright, humid space to protect the foliage.
- Temperature: Keep in a stable temperature range between 65°F and 80°F. Protect it from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and sudden heat sources.
- Soil: Plant in a loose, airy, well-draining potting soil mix rich in organic matter (such as a blend of potting soil, peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark).
Pet Safety Information
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets. The Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ is toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested. The plant produces a milky white sap containing proteolytic enzymes (ficin) and psoralen, which can cause dermal irritation and gastrointestinal distress. It is highly recommended to display this upright stunner on a secure table, high shelf, or counter safely out of reach of your furry friends.
Shipping & Variation Note
- Arrive Alive Guarantee: We take immense pride in our secure packing methods, and every live plant shipped nationwide is fully backed by our signature Arrive Alive Guarantee.
- Natural Variations: Every living plant is a unique piece of nature! Please note that plants may vary slightly from the images pictured due to natural variations in individual growth, leaf shape, size, and variegation intensity. Rest assured, your plant is hand-selected for its health and beauty.
Product Dimensions & Inventory Options
- 3″ Rooted Start (with Domed Lid): A healthy, vigorous rooted starter plug arriving in a 3″ space-saving container. Includes an adjustable, vented humidity dome cap to protect the young root system during its initial growth and acclimation.
- 4″ Established Plant: A robust, fully rooted specimen standing beautifully in a 4-inch nursery container, perfect for desktops or immediate repotting.
- 6.5″ Showcase Tree: A mature, tall floor specimen averaging between 28″ and 30″ tall housed in a 5″ tall heavy-duty container.
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